Recommended by James Binz

  • James Binz: The Brief Lifespan of a Butterfly (Monologue) by Debbie Lamedman
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    It's so hard to put a complete story into just a short monologue. Beginning, middle, end. Protagonist with motivating want and a journey of the hero with change for the better. You rarely see someone actually do it all in a single thought and speech. This was masterfully done. Debbie Lamedman found the right words, the right nuance and the right tone to make this a complete story. Very well done!

    It's so hard to put a complete story into just a short monologue. Beginning, middle, end. Protagonist with motivating want and a journey of the hero with change for the better. You rarely see someone actually do it all in a single thought and speech. This was masterfully done. Debbie Lamedman found the right words, the right nuance and the right tone to make this a complete story. Very well done!

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  • James Binz: She Came in Through the Bathroom Window by Claudia Haas
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    Great last line! This would be fun to see and more fun to perform. Great story line and the characters are perfectly cast. The dialogue crackles with humor and spoof and, once again, Claudia Haas has come through it all with a short and wonderful masterpiece. Brava

    Great last line! This would be fun to see and more fun to perform. Great story line and the characters are perfectly cast. The dialogue crackles with humor and spoof and, once again, Claudia Haas has come through it all with a short and wonderful masterpiece. Brava

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  • James Binz: Bluehair by Lainie Vansant
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    Fast acting and a twisty story for sure! Ray's moment as Cron is hilarious and Gladys is the most unusual antagonist I've ever seen. Bizarre fun to read and a nice quick short to see. Well done!

    Fast acting and a twisty story for sure! Ray's moment as Cron is hilarious and Gladys is the most unusual antagonist I've ever seen. Bizarre fun to read and a nice quick short to see. Well done!

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  • James Binz: First Miss - Full Length, University Edition (Undergoing Revisions) by Sarah Schreck
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    This felt like a bunch of rom com movie scenes shuffled up and poured out into a teen angst movie. Sarah Schreck creates a story line that feels familiar and yet always surprises. These characters act with trueness and the dialogue is very Nora Ephron. I feel a little bad for my high school prom date - this all seemed so deja vu. I can't wait to see this performed at PNWF in a few months. Brava!

    This felt like a bunch of rom com movie scenes shuffled up and poured out into a teen angst movie. Sarah Schreck creates a story line that feels familiar and yet always surprises. These characters act with trueness and the dialogue is very Nora Ephron. I feel a little bad for my high school prom date - this all seemed so deja vu. I can't wait to see this performed at PNWF in a few months. Brava!

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  • James Binz: The Ice Cream Sandwich Incident by Barry Eitel
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    I wanted to read this before seeing it at the PNWF. This is such a good and strong story line. The characters are well drawn and the many conflicts are true to life. There is ominous menace and bizarre events to slowly reveal all the character flaws and traits. So many powerful moments because one person ate the ice cream sandwiches. Who'd a thunk it?

    I wanted to read this before seeing it at the PNWF. This is such a good and strong story line. The characters are well drawn and the many conflicts are true to life. There is ominous menace and bizarre events to slowly reveal all the character flaws and traits. So many powerful moments because one person ate the ice cream sandwiches. Who'd a thunk it?

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  • James Binz: They Said/They Said by Brenda Kenworthy
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    Wow. The tension was so well drawn. A mother protecting her twins, administrators covering their behinds and father trying to keep the conflict to a minimum. The last line was a heartbreaker. I can't wait to see this at the PNWF. Terrific stuff!

    Wow. The tension was so well drawn. A mother protecting her twins, administrators covering their behinds and father trying to keep the conflict to a minimum. The last line was a heartbreaker. I can't wait to see this at the PNWF. Terrific stuff!

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  • James Binz: ONE OLD LADY SITTING ON A BENCH (a 10 minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
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    Maintaining the character conceit is always a challenge when the character is filled with subtext and memory. O'Neill-Butler handles it with charm and ease. I loved these characters and I always love a good "Zoo Story" setting. A yummy treat that leaves a taste in your mind long after you finish. Brava.

    Maintaining the character conceit is always a challenge when the character is filled with subtext and memory. O'Neill-Butler handles it with charm and ease. I loved these characters and I always love a good "Zoo Story" setting. A yummy treat that leaves a taste in your mind long after you finish. Brava.

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  • James Binz: Zero Percent Chance of Visibility (a 10 minute musical comedy) by Marj O'Neill-Butler and Arianna Rose by Marj O'Neill-Butler
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    Well now that was certainly fun. Unexpected, too! What to do when a life well and long lived becomes dull and listless? Elena knows!! Lots of fun for two actresses - I think I would really enjoy seeing this one.

    Well now that was certainly fun. Unexpected, too! What to do when a life well and long lived becomes dull and listless? Elena knows!! Lots of fun for two actresses - I think I would really enjoy seeing this one.

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  • James Binz: TEARJERKER by Aly Kantor
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    Every now and then, a piece like this comes along and we think "I wish I had thought of that!" Aly Kantor hits all the right notes in this ten minute slice of super hero life and makes us wonder if we, too, would have the same issue that Nicky has. Would we end up feeling and living the same way? Some good smiles and some good fodder for deeper thought. Nice

    Every now and then, a piece like this comes along and we think "I wish I had thought of that!" Aly Kantor hits all the right notes in this ten minute slice of super hero life and makes us wonder if we, too, would have the same issue that Nicky has. Would we end up feeling and living the same way? Some good smiles and some good fodder for deeper thought. Nice

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  • James Binz: Strangers Off a Train by Samara Siskind
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    Charming and funny. Samara Siskind has a real talent for expressing stories that touch and draw audiences in. This is a very lovely piece with a message and a moral. The final scene is a surprise, but an honest one! Brava! Well written and well done.

    Charming and funny. Samara Siskind has a real talent for expressing stories that touch and draw audiences in. This is a very lovely piece with a message and a moral. The final scene is a surprise, but an honest one! Brava! Well written and well done.

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